Workers' Compensation

Chattanooga Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Aggressive Legal Representation for Job-related Injuries

Injuries occurring at one's occupation can instantly threaten the well-being
of your family. Regular provision has been crippled, threatening those
who are innocent - your loved ones. Sadly, even filing in workers'
compensation claim in a diligent manner does not guarantee recovery, as
you are at the mercy of your employer's insurer. You need an experienced
and knowledgeable attorney to help with your workers' compensation
claim in Hamilton County, Marion County, or elsewhere in Tennessee.

Has your claim been denied? You face a difficult appeal process with multiple
filings and unreasonable deadlines. Our Chattanooga workers' compensation
lawyers at Berke, Berke & Berke have experience helping injured workers
get back on their feet.

Benefits for Tennessee Workers

Workers in the Volunteer State suffering from a workplace injury are guaranteed
sizable benefits. A knowledge of these benefits can help you determine
the right legal help to take up your case.

Several of the guaranteed benefits for TN workers include:

Disability benefits: Normally two-thirds of your average weekly wage

Medical benefits: Free treatment for the duration of the required medical care as and travel
expenses if nearest treatment is greater than 15 miles one way

Permanent disability and final settlement: If full recovery is not possible, your doctor gives a permanent impairment
rating, which is used to reach a permanent disability award

Death benefits: Monetary award to surviving designated dependents. This includes burial
expenses not to exceed $7,500; if there are no dependents, $20,000 is
paid to the estate

Legal Advocates for Your Chattanooga Workers' Compensation Appeal

An injured worker is preoccupied with healing and caring for loved ones,
leaving no time to meet strict demnands for Tenessee's workers compensation
system. Though technically it is possible to represent yourself at a Benefit
Review Conference, your employer’s insurer will have straightforward
legal counsel present whose single aim is defending the employer. To even
the field, a veteran attorney needs to be your advocate in this demanding season.

Negotiating Your Permanent Disability Settlement

If your physician awards a permanent impairment rating, your employer will
offer to settle your claim. To ensure that you receive full compensation,
you need a tested lawyer who can defend your case in these difficult negotiations.
The Chattanooga workers' compensation attorneys at Berke, Berke &
Berke know the industry norms established by past negotiated settlements.
From these vantage points, we can negotiate from a position fo strength
and are convinced of your ability to prevail in your case.

Civil Lawsuits Instead of Workers' Compensation

It is important to know that accepting workers compensation waives the
right to sue your employer for negligence. This means you might be settling
for a lesser compensation than what you are rightfully due. In essence,
you settle for
two-thirds of the earnings plus medical expenses. If you are convinced your employer
acted negligently and contributed to your injury, consult an attorney
who skilled in personal injury law and workers compensation. The seasoned
lawyers at Berke, Berke & Berke will inform you of your options to
put you on the right legal course.

Ready to begin the road to recovery? You will receive a
free consultation with an injury attorney from Berke, Berke & Berke. Contact us today.

Making a Difference

For Our Clients & Our Community

Berke, Berke & Berke donates a portion of all of our recoveries to
local and national charities. We believe in making a positive impact on
our clients, our community and our profession. We hope to accomplish this
through dedicated service, strict adherence to the legal code of ethics
and philanthropic leadership in areas of significant need.